GBHS Marching Band

The Grand Blanc High School Marching Band is a class for dedicated and hardworking students! The class meets daily, after seventh hour. In addition, for approximate. 10wks, there are scheduled evening practices, and Saturday rehearsals. The season runs for approximately ten weeks.

The Band is scheduled to perform at the Homecoming Parade, all Home Varsity Football Games, and Pep Rallies. The Marching Band is a member of the Michigan Competitive Band Association. Band members travel and participate in several Saturdays competitions.

Prerequisite: Freshmen students are required to enroll in Concert Band to Participate in Marching Band. Members are required to attend an one-week band camp, help before the start of school. Students earn 1/2 credit (one semester) for participating in Marching Band

Rehearsals & Sectionals

Spring Rehearsals

Spring rehearsals are designed for all students (8th-11th) grade, that plan on being in the 2011 Marching Band. We also encourage all any student that is considering joining the group to attend and “check it out”. If you are expecting on being a member, you MUST attend. Spring rehearsals are on every Thursday starting on May 3th and will end on June 7th. Rehearsals are from 6pm - 9pm and will be at the HS Band room.

Summer Sectionals

Even though it is summer, it is important for us to continue to refine our musical and physical skills. On Thursday, we will be holding our summer sectional rehearsals. Woodwinds will rehearse from 12-2, Brass from 1-3, and percussion will be from 5-9pm. CHECK THE CHARMS CALENDAR FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Pre-Camp

Pre-Camp is the week before band camp. (August 6th-10th) Rehearsals will be the evening from (6-9pm) at the high school. There are many things happening this week. ie uniform fitting, shoe sizing, learning drill, etc.

Band Camp

Band camp is held the week of August 13th - 18th.

Your Attitude and Actions

The following is a list of things that we do in Grand Blanc to make us different.

NEVER run in uniform. Unless your life is in danger, never run in uniform.

NEVER go some where by yourself. At least two people at a time will always travel together. This is for your protection.

NEVER walk out of step with the person next to you if you are in uniform. We always try to look as good as possible. This is a band tradition started years ago.

NEVER talk negatively in uniform. This includes comments about other bands. We only say positive things in uniform.

NEVER break ranks with other bands.

ALWAYS congratulate other bands for their fine performance.

ALWAYS keep your voice at a socially acceptable level.

ALWAYS look organized and professional. You never know who may be watching.

ALWAYS know where you should be at all times.

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